Trying to write about deep impact among #womenwhousedrugs when they face violence and harassment .
#MentalHealthMatters #WeAreHERE #16Days #SayNoToGenderbasedViolence
On this #InternationalWomensDay We_Are_NAPUD urge the decision makers to rethink on the approach towards #womenwhousedrugs and #womenintosexwork #transwomen #youngwomen . We call to #Decriminalisation International Network of People who Use Drugs SANPUD LANPUD Kenpud MENANPUD africanpud
The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women ( #CEDAW ): Guidance for #WomenWhoUseDrugs
#InternationalDrugUsersRemembranceDay #HumanRights
Hear from us'We all are different but we all are human being.'
#Lockdowneffectsonwomen
#Womenwhousedrugs are those population where stigma and fear of discrimination is creating barrier to access services be it government or non-government). Dear #landlords please #support !
Drug use and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are interlinked. We've launched a new project aimed at addressing these links and at providing enhanced protection to women who use drugs.
Women's Peace & Humanitarian Fund UN Women Lebanon
#genderbasedviolence #womenwhousedrugs #protectwomen #womensrights
It was a delight to meet with the honorable Minister of Health Dr Balbir Singh to plan launch of a #AllianceIndia supported programme for #WomenWhoUseDrugs in Punjab. It was heartening to learn about his views on #decriminalisation and #humanrights of #PeopleWhoUseDrugs 🤞🏽
#GenderBasedViolence #Womenwhousedrugs #16DaysofActivism2021 . Health services access by women who use drugs is greatly sabotaged by GBV. Dr.Catherine W. Mwangi(PhD) Women Nest WHRIN IDPC Harm Reduction International Melba Katindi Hon. Sabina Chege Esther Muthoni Passaris Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) FIDA-Kenya WHO African Region UNAIDS Kenya
Just Launched : Alliance India and Gilead Sciences supported Integrated health program for #womenwhousedrugs was launched yesterday by the honorable #HealthMinister of #Punjab Dr Dr Balbir Singh at #Kapurthala .
Harm Reduction in the border. #scs #women #support #interventions #women whousedrugs #safespaces #border #community Verter AC Lourdes Angulo
A Persistent Gap in #HarmReduction programming in Uganda is the lack of programming designed to address the #SpecificNeeds of Women. #WomenWhoUseDrugs leaders trained on SRHR, identifying barriers limiting their access to SRHR.
#Actions to address them.
Women account for 1/5 of people who inject #drugs w/ higher risks of #HIV & #HCV transmission than men. UNODC HIV calls for ↑ access to testing services for #WomenWhoUseDrugs and ↑ women’s access to HIV #harmreduction . #knowyourstatus
#FactsForSolidarity UNODC Eastern Africa went virtual today to showcase #WDR2020 in East Africa. Pleasure to have UN Leadership Zainab Hawa Bangura participating and underlining the need to do more for #womenWhoUseDrugs & scale-up tailored & comprehensive services inc for #GBV . UNODC HIV
Support groups-
Community support peer groups provide perspectives outside of the individual's viewpoints. Members inside peer groups also learn to develop relationships with others in their community, encouraging and supportive of each other.
Keep a Child Alive
#womenwhousedrugs
Women account for 1/5 of people who inject #drugs w/ higher risks of #HIV & #HCV transmission than men. UNODC HIV calls for ↑ access to testing services for #WomenWhoUseDrugs and ↑ women’s access to HIV #harmreduction . #knowyourstatus , #WAD2018
How does drug policy affect the lives of women across the globe? Tune in as we participate in International Drug Policy Consortium (Asia) and IWRAW Asia Pacific’s tweet chat on Tuesday at 4-5pm PH time! #WomenAndDrugPolicy #WomenWhoUseDrugs #SupportDontPunish
On #IWD the 🇺🇦 Network of Women Who Use Drugs ( #VONA ) has released a #manifesto to raise awareness about the specific obstacles that #WomenWhoUseDrugs encounter. Let's prioritize their needs and guarantee they have access to resources and support for a healthy life.
Starting now: how can #CEDAW be an effective #HumanRights tool for #WomenWhoUseDrugs ?
#INTLDrugUsersRemembranceDay
